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Fed’s Harker says important to talk about tapering sooner rather than later By Reuters

Fed’s Harker says important to talk about tapering sooner rather than later By Reuters

By Jonnelle Marte (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials should start talking about the best way to reduce their asset purchases “sooner rather than later,” Philadelphia Fed Bank President Patrick Harker said on Friday. The U.S. central…

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In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal By Reuters

In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Heavy equipment excavate anthracite coal from a strip mine in New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 13, 2020. Picture taken July 13, 2020. REUTERS/Dane Rhys/File Photo 2/2 By Markus Wacket and…

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International aid to Africa needs an overhaul. Tips on what needs to change

International aid to Africa needs an overhaul. Tips on what needs to change

Many African countries still rely heavily on foreign aid. However, several studies have shown that foreign aid has failed to deliver sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The fact that foreign aid as currently practised…

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Maps can bridge gaps between citizens, scientists and policymakers

Maps can bridge gaps between citizens, scientists and policymakers

Maps can be many things: colourful, or dull; complex, or very simple; helpful, or very difficult to read. They also have the potential to support the public’s knowledge of environmental and social issues, and to…

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Le fonds africain de garantie obtient une facilité de 20 millions $ pour des entreprises vertes en Afrique

Le fonds africain de garantie obtient une facilité de 20 millions $ pour des entreprises vertes en Afrique

(Agence Ecofin) – Soutenu par le fonds d’investissement danois IFU, l’African Guarantee Fund dirigé par Jules Ngankam poursuit son action d’octroi de garanties à des structures liées à la protection de l’environnement en Afrique. Un…

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le Sénat a approuvé le déploiement de la 5G mais sous certaines conditions

le Sénat a approuvé le déploiement de la 5G mais sous certaines conditions

(Agence Ecofin) – Les Nigérians devront encore attendre avant d’expérimenter l’ultra haut débit. Bien qu’il n’ait été décelé aucun lien entre la technologie et la Covid-19, les sénateurs ont décidé de prendre davantage de temps…

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No let-up for inflation that is haunting emerging markets By Reuters

No let-up for inflation that is haunting emerging markets By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Seref Geyik, a 53-year old seller, waits for customers at his stall at a local market in Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Murad Sezer By Karin Strohecker LONDON…

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Oil edges up but set for weekly fall on Iran crude talks By Reuters

Oil edges up but set for weekly fall on Iran crude talks By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Pumpjacks are seen during sunset at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China August 22, 2019. Picture taken August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices nudged…

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Ethiopia’s blockchain deal is a watershed moment — for the technology, and for Africa

Ethiopia’s blockchain deal is a watershed moment — for the technology, and for Africa

At the launch of bitcoin in 2009 the size of the potential of the underlying technology, the blockchain, was not fully appreciated. What has not been fully exploited is the unique features of blockchain technology…

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IMF / Comprehensive Surveillance Report, HQ Phased Reopening, Sudan

IMF / Comprehensive Surveillance Report, HQ Phased Reopening, Sudan

Today, Thursday (May 20th) the IMF will release its Comprehensive Review Surveillance, which is considered one of its core activities in addition to lending capacity development and economic analysis. This review will better position the…

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